CompX International Inc.
Rank #225Capital ReturnCIX · NYSE · Industrials
CompX International Inc. (CIX) — Rank #225 by gross profitability (GP/assets 0.30) · ROE 13.5% · Piotroski F-Score N/A.
As-of 2026-09-15 · CIK 0001049606 · all metrics point-in-time as of the filing date.
About
CompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America.
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It operates in two segments, Security Products and Marine Components. The Security Products segment manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks, and other locking mechanisms used in various applications, including ignition systems, mailboxes, file cabinets, desk drawers, tool storage cabinets, high security medical cabinetry, integrated inventory and access control secured narcotics boxes, electrical circuit panels, storage compartments, gas station security, and vending and cash containment machines. This segment also offers disc and pin tumbler locks; and CompX eLock and StealthLock electronic locks for drug storage and other valuables. The Marine Components segment manufactures and distributes wake enhancement systems, stainless steel exhaust components, gauges, throttle controls, and related hardware and accessories; trim tabs, steering wheels and billet aluminum accessories; original equipment and aftermarket stainless steel exhaust headers, exhaust pipes, mufflers and other exhaust components; GPS speedometers and tachometers; mechanical and electronic controls and throttles; dash panels, LED indicators and wire harnesses; and grab handles, pin cleats and other accessories; fabricated metal products; and related hardware and accessories for ski/wakeboard boats and performance boats, as well as for the recreational marine and other industries. The company offers its products to recreational transportation, postal, office and institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, and other industries. It sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers, as well as through distributors.
The company was incorporated in 1993 and is based in Dallas, Texas. CompX International Inc. (NYSEAM:CIX) operates as a subsidiary of NLI Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Security & Protection Services
- Sector
- Industrials
- State
- DE
- Filer Category
- Non-accelerated filer
- Fiscal Year End
- December 31
- Website
- compxinternational.com
Financials
Stable
Direction over 5 fiscal years
- Free cash flowimproving
- Gross marginstable
- Gross profitabilityimproving
- Net cashimproving
- Operating marginstable
- Return on equityimproving
- Share count (dilution)deteriorating
Red flags: fcf_ni_divergence_unfavorable — rating capped at Stable
Monitoring diagnostic of business direction — not a prediction of returns.
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| Fiscal year end | 2025-12-31filed 2026-03-04 | 2024-12-31filed 2025-03-05 | 2023-12-31filed 2024-02-28 | 2022-12-31filed 2023-03-01 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | ||||
| Revenue | 158.3 | 145.9 | 161.3 | 166.6 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | 8.5% | -9.5% | -3.2% | 18.3% |
| Gross profit | 48.2 | 41.4 | 49.2 | 48.8 |
| Gross margin | 30.4% | 28.3% | 30.5% | 29.3% |
| Net income | 19.5 | 16.6 | 22.6 | 20.9 |
| Net margin | 12.3% | 11.4% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.58 | $1.35 | $1.84 | $1.69 |
| EPS growth (YoY) | 17.0% | -26.6% | 8.9% | — |
| Cash flow | ||||
| Operating cash flow | 22.9 | 22.9 | 25.8 | 16.9 |
| Capital expenditures | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 3.7 |
| Free cash flow | 19.1 | 21.5 | 24.7 | 13.2 |
Figures are as originally filed with the SEC (point-in-time), not restated, so they can differ slightly from sites that show later-restated numbers. Why point-in-time?